Published:
September 20, 2017 03:59 pm EDT
Longtime racing official Diane Twasnick passed away this morning (September 20) at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener, ON after a brief battle with cancer. She was 59.
Diane’s career as a Race Secretary and Charter spanned more than three decades at Elmira Raceway, Grand River Raceway and Hanover Raceway.
Diane had a deep affinity for harness racing, and its horses and people. Beyond her astute skills and knowledge, she had a glowing smile, bright personality and fabulous sense of humour.
Her family will hold a private ceremony. Details of a Celebration Of Life are forthcoming.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Diane Twasnick.
(with files from Grand River)